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Uber opens ‘interest list’ for Waymo robotaxi rides in Austin

Uber and Waymo beat Tesla to the punch offering robotaxi rides in Austin, Texas

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Waymo just popped up on the Uber app in Austin ahead of robotaxi launch

Uber customers in Austin may notice a new offer when they open the app and hail a ride: an invitation to signal their interest in a Waymo robotaxi. For now, this doesn’t translate into a Waymo picking them up. But … Continue reading

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Router maker Zyxel tells customers to replace vulnerable hardware exploited by hackers

The Taiwanese hardware maker says it has no plans patch the flaws impacting legacy router models © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Apple shares fall 3% in premarket after China reportedly considers probe into App Store practices

China’s market regulator is considering whether to open a formal probe into the iPhone giant’s App Store fees and policies, Bloomberg reported.

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European AI startups raised $8 billion in 2024

In just a few days, France will host the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit, with heads of state flocking to Paris to meet global tech leaders. They’ll most likely announce some big investments and diplomatic agreements focused on safety or the … Continue reading

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Hitachi Ventures raises $400M fund to invest in everything from fusion to AI

The size of the new fund is a vote of confidence in a range of deep tech verticals. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Toyota Motor posts nearly 28% drop in third-quarter operating profit, missing estimates

Toyota Motor on Wednesday reported a second consecutive fall in profit, as it navigates competition in China and a market shift toward electric vehicles. 

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USPS temporarily suspends some inbound packages from China, Hong Kong

The change comes after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs that also target a popular trade loophole, called “de minimis.”

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Google removes pledge to not use AI for weapons, surveillance

The company updated its ‘Responsible AI’ principles, which no longer includes a pledge to not use AI for weapons or surveillance.

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Google wants Search to be more like an AI assistant in 2025

Google Search is in the midst of a “journey” around AI, Google CEO Sundar Pichai said during the company’s earnings call on Tuesday. The start of that journey was AI overviews, a controversial and monumental shift in how Google delivers … Continue reading

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